They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But that night an angel of the LORD opened the prison gates, led the apostles out, and said to them, ‘Go and stand in the Temple, and tell the people all about this new life.’ The apostles obeyed, and at dawn they entered the… Read more
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In the beginning
Some of the believers who were scattered by the persecution which took place when Stephen was killed went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, telling the message to Jews only. But other believers, who were from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and proclaimed the message to Gentiles also, telling them the Good News… Read more
Missionary might
In the church at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon (called the Black), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (who had been brought up with Governor Herod), and Saul. While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to do the work… Read more
Fast insight
They strengthened the believers and encouraged them to remain true to the faith. ‘We must pass through many troubles to enter the Kingdom of God,’ they taught. In each church they appointed elders, and with prayers and fasting they commended them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. (verses 22,23) Read Acts… Read more
Do not be afraid
One night Paul had a vision in which the Lord said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, but keep on speaking and do not give up, for I am with you. No one will be able to harm you, for many in this city are my people.’ So Paul stayed there for a year and… Read more
Purchased by blood
‘For I have not held back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God. So keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock which the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he made his own through the blood of his Son. I know that… Read more